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Essen to Karlstad trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Essen and Karlstad takes 15h 38m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Essen to Karlstad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 38m
Duration
1,420 km
Distance
kr 2,280
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Essen to Karlstad train times

Trains run twice a week between Essen and Karlstad. The service departs Essen at 6:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Karlstad at 21:38:00. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)15h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetÖresundstågSwedish Railways (SJ)15h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,420.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 38m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Karlstad, Sweden?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Karlstad Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, Mölndal station, and Göteborg Centralstation in around 15h 50m.

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